James, Thomas

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NameJames, ThomasOccupationFarmer, AldermanPlace of ResidenceRosemont, DunmoreBiographyThomas was the son of William James and Elizabeth (nee: Wenham) who had settled at Dunmore, on the Bassett Darley Estate about 1856. William and Elizabeth called their home ‘Bravella’, meaning hills and vales a Cornish dialect.

Thomas James married Rachel Arnold in 1890. Rachel was born in 1865 to George Cubitt Arnold and Mary Ann (nee: Szarka). George Arnold was a baker in Albion Park and Shellharbour.

Thomas and Rachel James built their home 'Rosemont' at Dunmore, and the family were prominent identities both in church and agricultural life.

Thomas James was Mayor of Shellharbour Municipal Council 1925 to 1928 and Alderman 1920-1931. He was a Methodist Circuit Steward at Shellharbour and Trustee of Kiama Church. He took an active part for many years in agricultural interests and the establishment of the Illawarra Dairy Cattle Association, and Secretary for many years.

Thomas and Rachel had several children -

Jenefer Elizabeth b.1892 (died 1946, Chatswood)
Miriam Sarah b.1893 (died 1993, Sydney)
Eva Rachel b.1895 (died 1983, Cootamundra)
Cubitt William b.1897 (married Frances Kennedy, died 1962, Coffs Harbour)
Beatrice Mary b.1899
John Thomas b.1901 (married Ethel Johnson, died 1976, Port Kembla)
Charles Francis b.1901 (married Marjorie Caldwell, died 1973, Port Macquarie)
Helena Dorothy b.1903 (married John Cardwell, died 1972, Hornsby)
Edith Ivy b.1904 (married John Whalan, died 1982,
Grace Margaret b.1905 (married Albert Bridges, died 1994, Cowra)
Jemima May b.1911 (married Charles Edward Spackman, died 2001, Port Macquarie)

Thomas James died in 1935 and Pennant Hills and Rachel died in 1939, Chatswood.

External LinkWedding James-Kennedy 1921Shellharbour Queen 1922Mayor of Shellharbour Ald James Elected 1924Illawarra Herd Book 1924Miss Eva James 1926Shellharbour Siftings Miss Ivy James 1928Wedding James-Caldwell 1930Obituary Mr Thomas James - 70 Years 1935In Memoriam Mr Thomas James 1935The Late Mr Thomas James 1935The Late Mrs Thomas James 1939Mrs Rachel Welbury James 1939Obituary Jennifer Elizabeth James 1946Miss Miriam James Broken Arm 1909

Thomas James, c.1925

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CollectionPeopleShellharbour City Council CollectionFamilyJamesThomasArnoldLocalityDunmorePersonJames, WilliamJemima JamesArnold EllenArnold, George CubittPlaceRosemontBravella Jemima Reserve Rosemont Park

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James, Thomas